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rony31 said:I thought Podolski was #20, not 05
Yes, I know the image is reversed. Meesis.
When it finally happens, lets all get nekkid an..err nvm, Let's just bathe in his sweat or have some sort of pastry cake..-Vince- said:Bayern raised their bid for Podolski to 10,5 million. It's just a matter of hours before he's ours.
Klobb said:When it finally happens, lets all get nekkid an..err nvm, Let's just bathe in his sweat or have some sort of pastry cake..
Lukas Podolski confirms Bayern switch
Lukas Podolski's much-touted switch from relegated Cologne to champions Bayern was finally confirmed on Thursday after the clubs agreed on an undisclosed transfer fee. The free-scoring starlet will sign a four-year contract, keeping him in the Bavarian capital until 30 June 2010. The clubs denied a report in Sport Bild magazine naming the fee as €10 million.
"We're extremely pleased and happy to be bringing one of the most talented German internationals to FC Bayern, and we're convinced Lukas Podolski will prove a perfect fit to the future philosophy we have for this football club," chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge commented after signing the transfer papers on Thursday afternoon.
'Poldi' keen to play at highest level
"I'm delighted it's all worked out. I'm looking forward to Munich, the city and the club. Bayern are the undisputed number one, and I want to test myself against the best there is," the striker commented in Dusseldorf, where the Germany squad is preparing for a final World Cup run-out against Columbia.
The player and his new club have both hinted at an upcoming transfer in recent weeks. The 20-year-old was still under contract in Cologne until June 2008, but could have moved on for a fixed fee at the end of next season. "But I wouldn't have been OK with another season in the second division," the player remarked. Podolski joined Cologne as a youngster in 1995.
'Schweini' delighted at 'Poldi' decision
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff expressed delight at the conclusion of the deal ahead of the World Cup. "Especially for a young player, it's important he knows where he's playing next term before a major tournament gets under way. Lukas will now be able to give the World Cup 100 percent focus."
Podolski's good friend Bastian Schweinsteiger said he was overjoyed at the day's developments. "I'm delighted he's decided to come. If such a powerful striker is going to move within the Bundesliga, he has to come to the best club. I hope after he arrives we have the same success we've had for the last two seasons, and maybe win one more trophy on top of that."
However, before the best mates go in search of goals for Munich, Poldi and Schweini will be giving it their best shot on the biggest footballing stage of them all. "If we exploit our abilities such as team spirit and resolve, we could go a long way," Schweinsteiger observed.
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